The workarounds for this issue are quite simple and are listed below. However, if they do not work for you, consider performing a fresh install of the Windows operating system on your system or upgrade your system’s specifications. If you are using a virtual machine, make sure it is updated to the latest build available and your computer has enough capacity to handle it. What causes HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED in Windows 10?...

The case of the HDMI output failing after some period of use is somehow related to switching the monitor between two PCs. You might be using the monitor in your work PC, but change it over to the gaming PC. On getting it back to the work PC, nothing displays. There has been no official reason as to why this occurs, but it seems that the monitor gets stuck to some settings that are not compatible with the HDMI output of the PC....

The issues related to headphones giving out can be traced back to three main things: lint/dirt accumulation, software malfunction or hardware failure. If you use headphones regularly, it might make sense to try the fixes down below before taking a trip to the repairman. But before moving on with the solutions, restart your device and then check if you can use your device’s headphone jack without any issue. Another important point, many headphones come with volume control built-in to them....

The error is not specific to Windows 10 (also reported on Windows 8 and Windows 7) but it’s mostly reported to occur with Insider builds. What causes the Incoming Connections Depend on the Routing Remote Access error After investigating the issue and looking at various user reports, we created a list with common culprits that might lead to the apparition of this issue: Ongoing incoming connections bug – Microsoft is aware of this issue and has previously released a couple of hotfixes....

The error has a hex code 0x80004005 and it will prohibit the installation of the update KB3081555. The technical description provided by Microsoft for such an error includes the following possible causes: Windows explorer errors, Hardware malfunction and Javascript errors etc. The symptoms can include the blue screen of death or shutdown problems. If you are also seriously troubled by this issue, then there is no need to worry anymore as we have got the solution for you....

Samsung continues to support its popular smartphone with constant software updates aimed at optimizing the user experience. But despite this, Note 4 still has some underlying issue related to excessive battery draining. The odd thing is the device ships with a 3220mAh battery, which in theory should provide a satisfactory battery life. But that’s often not the case since a lot of Note 4 users have reported battery issues just weeks after they’ve purchased the device....

This issue mainly stems from a faulty driver, though this hasn’t been the case for some others. Other causes of the issue has been from incompatible configurations as well as hardware issues. We’ll first fix this issue by installing the latest (hotfix) NVIDIA drivers as a clean install, performing a registry fix, setting some configurations right in the NVIDIA control panel, and a possible hardware fix. Method 1: Reinstall NVIDIA Drivers A lot of users found out the issue came from the drivers and so updated to the latest one, which didn’t give any new problems....

There are three options for installation of operating system. You can install operating system using DVD, USB and installation over network. A lot of users know for installing operating system over DVD and USB, but small number of users know that they can install operating system over network. Your notebook needs to support all installation as we mentioned. If you decide to boot your operating system over network, your notebook needs to support PXE (Preboot Execution Environment)....

We had a look into the issue and discovered that it can be caused due to a corrupt Realtek driver, a generic glitch within the system, and in rare cases, a faulty Windows installation. In this guide, we have listed several effective troubleshooting methods that will help you fix the issue in no time. Let’s get right into it! Run the Audio Troubleshooter Unlike other generic responses users usually receive, this solution was suggested by a Microsoft professional....

Runtime error 91 is one of the notorious application errors in Windows. This error occurs when a link is lost between various procedures and files required to run an application. This might happen due to the malicious files and viruses causing a disruption in the flow. Sometimes, this error also appears when there is an incomplete installation of a Windows Operating System Software. People get obscured by these kinds of error messages which disturb their daily routines....

There a lot of debate on what precisely is causing the issue – some users are pointing fingers at the update function that’s closing Skype in order to update it, while others are suspecting the Windows 10 version of Skype. Curiously enough, this particular issue is not restricted to Windows 10, so blaming everything on the Skype UWP version is not valid since the issue is also encountered on Windows 7 and Windows 8 – which don’t include the Microsoft Store version of Skype....

The problem usually appears after users have updated to Windows 10 but this is not exclusive and it appears in random scenarios almost out of nowhere. There are quite a few ways to solve this problem so follow the solutions below in order to learn more: Solution 1: Reinstall Your Skype App The first solution is known as the most basic one and it involves reinstalling your Skype app completely....

Android devices display a System 7 error when a system update or custom ROM fails to flash, and while the Status 7 error is one of the more common errors associated with the flashing of ZIP files, it is also one of the less serious and almost always fixable ones. For Non-Rooted Devices The only instance in which the Status 7 error can be seen on a non-rooted Android device is when a person, instead of waiting for a new system update to reach them Over the Air, decides to sideload and flash a ZIP file containing the official software update onto their device....

The reason behind the Stereo Mix not working depends on what you are experiencing. If you are hearing the audio (meaning Stereo Mix is actually picking up the audio) but you aren’t getting any audio in the recording then the issue might be with the application or the settings. On the other hand, if you aren’t hearing any audio at all then that means there is an issue with the drivers or your cable connectivity since your computer isn’t outputting the audio....

This error is caused when Windows users with TuneUp Utilities 2009 / 2010 / 2011 have the “Turbo Mode” turned on – TuneUp Utilities itself has been the reason for several Windows Errors. Additionally, this issue is caused when Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider is disabled or not running and when System Restore is disabled. To fix this error, we’ll be uninstalling TuneUp Utilities or turning Turbo Mode off, activating Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider, and enabling System Restore from the Group Policy and registry....

If the controller happens to fail, it will happen when you have a USB device connected, and you will get a Blue Screen of Death, saying “SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (asmtxhci.sys)”. This means that you need to reboot your system and there is a problem with the drivers of ASMedia’s controller. This may leave you stranded and without a device for quite some time if you don’t know how to fix it, so read on for a solution to this problem....

Getting a Blue Screen of Death with a message saying SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (nvlddmkm.sys) can lead you to believe that this is an error with the graphics card or its drivers, due to the system file it says caused the issue. However, various users have reported that this is not the case, as this specific message, followed by a BSOD, can appear even if the graphics card and drivers are working completely fine....

Following are some of the main causes that may be involved in causing the task Host Window Prevents Shut Down error. Corrupt Windows Update- The error can occur due to the corrupted Windows update that has been installed but gets corrupted for some reason. You will need to uninstall some Windows updates and apply common techniques to fix this.Windows Update File Running in the background- There is a file that runs when Windows need to install the update....

The problem mostly occurs due to incompatibility issues, outdated graphics drivers, or missing administrative privileges. In this article, we have covered all the workable solutions to fix the Sims Medieval won’t open problem. 1. Check System Requirements One of the primary reasons causing Sims Medieval not opening on Windows is an incompatibility issue. If your system does not fulfill the game’s minimum requirements, it can cause this issue, for instance....

The reason behind this issue is that it’s a bug in Windows 10 that Microsoft officials have admitted. They are working on fixing this issue but until then there are a few things that you can do to get around the issue. Since Microsoft knows about the bug, they have given the specific conditions under which you might face this issue. The conditions are: If all of the above conditions are true then you are highly likely to face this issue and it can be solved with method 1....